Remote Voting for Migrant Workers GS Paper-1 Context: The Election Commission (EC) has indicated that it is ready to test remote voting for domestic migrants. About the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM): Characteristics & Functioning: The voting process will be as follows: Significance: Issue of migration-based disenfranchisement: Election Commission’s Committee: Proposal of Remote Electronic Voting …
Indian National Congress (INC) Foundation Day GS Paper-1 Context:The Indian National Congress (INC) recently celebrated its 138th Foundation Day.The Indian National Congress (INC) commemorates its founding day every year on December 28. The Congress established? First session of the INC This group’s goal Participation Functions Splits and reconvening The ‘two bullocks with plough’ symbol Source: …
Delimitation Exercise of Assam GS Paper-2 Context:The Election Commission of India has just started the process of delineating Assembly and Parliamentary seats in Assam. About delimitation exercise in Assam: Mandate: Population Status: Current status of representation: The EC’s procedure and directives: The physical features, Issues & criticisms: EC’s response: More about the Delimitation Commission: Constitutional …
National AVGC-Extended Reality Mission GS Paper-3 Context:The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic (AVGC) Task Force has announced the launch of a National AVGC-XR Mission. More information about the report’s recommendations The following will be the exclusive focus of the campaign: The report has also recommended: Inclusive growth & chid rights: Significance of National AVGC-Extended …
Regenerative Farming GS Paper-3 Context:Farmers in Madhya Pradesh who practise regenerative agricultural practises have recently discovered a reduced need for regular irrigation, which saves water and energy. What is Regenerative Agriculture? Why is Regenerative Agriculture needed? Potential Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture: Major Challenges associated with Agriculture: Way Forward: Source: Indian Express Dark Patterns on the …
National Food Security Act (NFSA) GS Paper-2 Context:The Union Cabinet recently resolved to distribute free foodgrains to all 81 million National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries till December 2023. Changes to the NFSA: NFSA: There are two categories of beneficiary households under the NFSA: The government has discontinued the Pradhan MantriGaribKalyan Anna Yojana: Significance: Way …
Global Counter-Terrorism Approach GS PAPER-2 Context:The UN Security Council recently conducted a special briefing on the ‘Global Counterterrorism Approach,’ which was convened by India. Issues leading to terrorism as pointed out by India: Challenges: Way Forward: Source: The Hindu India, China 17th round of Corps Commander Talks GS PAPER-2 Context:India and China recently held the …
SrinivasaRamanujan& National Mathematics Day GS PAPER-1 Context:Every year on December 22nd, National Mathematics Day commemorates the birth anniversary of great mathematician SrinivasaRamanujan. More information on National Mathematics Day: About SrinivasaRamanujan: Beginning of career in Mathematics: Bachelor of Science degree: Elected as a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge: Contribution to Mathematics: Return to India & death: …
Formation of Fog GS PAPER-1 Context:Difficult fog has recently engulfed northern India, encompassing Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, sections of Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan. Formation: Favorable Conditions: Types of Fog: Radiation fog (or ground fog): Advection Fog: Valley Fog: Freezing Fog: Conditions Favouring Fog over Northwestern India: Characteristics of the fog over Delhi: Link between …
Carbon Markets GS PAPER-3 Context:The Parliament recently passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, despite the Opposition’s demands that it be referred to a parliamentary committee for review, and despite members’ worries about carbon markets. Markets for Carbon: Carbon Credit: Limitations on carbon emissions: Types of Carbon Markets: Voluntary markets: Compliance Markets: Other national and …
